SEO / GEO / AEO Specialist
Location : Houston, TX | Hybrid
Type : Full-Time, Contractor
At Social Habit Marketing , we help ambitious brands grow their influence and revenue through data-backed marketing strategies that actually convert.
We’re looking for an AI-forward SEO Specialist — someone who not only dominates traditional SEO but also understands the emerging role of AI-driven search visibility (AEO – Answer Engine Optimization) and the power of being recommended by tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity .
If you're hungry to lead the future of organic growth and know how to get client brands mentioned by AI tools, not just ranked on Google, then you're the kind of strategist we want on our team.
What You’ll Own (Key Responsibilities) AI-Enhanced SEO Strategy
- Develop SEO + AEO roadmaps that integrate AI-based search trends and LLM visibility.
- Optimize client content to be referenced, cited, or sourced by AI models like ChatGPT .
Strategy & Planning
Build quarterly SEO game plans aligned with business and AI-driven search goals.Prioritize initiatives that impact both search engines and AI-powered discovery tools .Keyword Research & Mapping
Build intent-driven keyword clusters focused on traditional SERPs and AI prompts.Identify semantic structures that align with natural language model interpretations .On-Page, Technical & AEO SEO
Own all things meta : titles, descriptions, headers, schema, and rich snippets.Optimize for AI indexation — answer engine optimization (AEO), featured snippets, knowledge graph inclusion.Implement and test structured data that supports AI comprehension and summarization.AI Entity Optimization
Build out and reinforce brand and author entities for inclusion in ChatGPT citations and source recommendations .Audit for E-E-A-T signals that AI and Google alike use to measure trustworthiness.Analytics & Reporting
Build dashboards across GA4, GSC,Track SERP + AI visibility metrics (brand mentions in AI summaries, inclusion in chatbot responses, etc.).Local SEO
Manage and optimize GBP (Google Business Profiles).Ensure consistent and structured data that enhances local discovery in both search engines and AI-powered local guides .Content Collaboration
Collaborate with writers to ensure content is machine-readable and AI-citable .Provide content briefs that prioritize informational depth and semantic richness .Link Earning (Not Buying)
Build strategic relationships that result in high-authority backlinks and AI-trusted sources .Monitor and disavow toxic links.SEO + AI Testing
Run controlled experiments across SEO and AI exposure variables (e.g., question-answer format content, expert citations, prompt engineering for mentions).Track and report improvements in AI-based visibility .You’ll Crush It Here If You Have :
1–4+ years of SEO experience with provable wins in organic growth.Familiarity with AI content trends and LLM-based search behavior .Command of GA4, GSC, Ahrefs / Semrush, Screaming Frog, WordPress / Webflow.Understanding of E-E-A-T , structured data, and on-page best practices.Strong writing and data communication chops.A bias toward actionBonus Points For :
Experience optimizing content to appear in ChatGPT / Perplexity / Gemini CitationsFamiliarity with tools like NeuronWriter, SurferSEO, or Frase.Experience with programmatic SEO or prompt engineering.What You’ll Be Measured On (KPIs) :
Growth in organic sessions, non-brand rankings, and AI tool visibility .Featured snippet wins and LLM model mentions .Technical SEO health improvements (CWV, crawlability, etc.)Ethical backlink growth.Conversion from organic traffic.First 90 Days Game Plan
Days 0–30 : Audit SEO + AEO readiness, identify quick wins
Days 31–60 : Optimize key pages for both SERP + AI response formats, ship content briefs
Days 61–90 : Launch internal linking + AEO entity plan, run first AI SEO test, deliver Q4 roadmap
Tools You’ll Use
GA4, GSC, Ahrefs / Semrush, Screaming Frog, WordPress / Webflow, Google Sheets, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude
How to Apply
Email operations@socialhabitmarketing.com with :
Your resume2–3 case studies (wins, tools used, metrics)Optional : Screenshots showing AI-based mentions or citations from tools like ChatGPT